They compete in the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the Lone Star Conference.

In addition, Sul Ross won Texas Intercollegiate Athletic Association Conference Championship in 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1991.

Derickson, who was originally hired as the offensive coordinator prior to the 2021 season, was announced as the program's interim head coach on November 30, 2021, following the resignation of John Pearce.

The stadium is the home field for the Sul Ross Lobos and Alpine High School Fighting Bucks.

[11] The old playing surface, natural grass, was replaced with a new artificial turf surface in 2016 as part of a larger project that included the construction of a multi-purpose recreational/intramural field just east of Jackson Field, with the funding coming from private donations and gifts.

[19] The Lobos home park, Kokernot Field, was the host for the first ever NAIA Baseball World Series.

Sul Ross State University hired Marquis Muse in July 2015 as its first Head Women's Soccer Coach.